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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Meursault NOT notice during his reflections the weekend after his mother's funeral?
(a) The feel of water on his skin.
(b) The sky's colors.
(c) The noise of children fighting.
(d) The scent of Marie on his pillow.

2. What is Raymond's physical structure?
(a) Short and sturdy.
(b) Small and weak.
(c) Wide and unathletic.
(d) Tall and gangly.

3. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?
(a) An open invitation for dinner.
(b) Flowers from his garden.
(c) A pen.
(d) Sympathy for his mother's death.

4. After spending the day together, where do Meursault and Marie go in the evening after his mother's funeral?
(a) To his mother's grave site.
(b) To a movie.
(c) To the cafe.
(d) To an all-night diner.

5. Why is Raymond's hand bandaged when Meursault comes over for dinner?
(a) He cut his hand with a knife.
(b) He got in a fight.
(c) He was attacked by a dog.
(d) He accidently shot himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the policeman respond to Raymond's verbal abuse when the police come to his home?

2. What meal are Meursault and Marie planning to eat when they hear commotion in Raymond's apartment?

3. What name does Raymond's mistress call him?

4. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?

5. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?

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